Artist

Ogata Kōrin

1658–1716 · born in Heian-kyō

Ogata Kōrin was born in Kyoto into a rich family of fabric merchants and became one of Japan's greatest decorative painters. He founded the Rinpa style of bold shapes and gold leaf. His folding screens, such as 'Red and White Plum Blossoms', are national treasures. He died in Kyoto in 1716.